A solar eclipse is a sweet cosmic gift—a combination of orbital mechanics, random chance, and dazzling celestial aesthetics. They are also more common than most people would think; if you manage to ...

Solar eclipses occur when the moon gets between Earth and the sun. This causes the moon to cast a shadow onto Earth. A solar ...

A solar eclipse will sweep across the United States on Monday (8 April), with millions of people inside of the path of totality who will experience the phenomenon—but what type of eclipse will it be?

See Globe coverage of the 2024 total solar eclipse. While this is a total solar eclipse, there are actually four types of eclipses that impact the way we see the sun and how it interacts with the moon ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — On April 8, 2024, a once-in-a-lifetime celestial phenomena will be on full display in the sky for millions of Americans. The moon will completely block out the sun by passing between ...

On September 21, 2025, a solar eclipse will take place. It will be visible from parts of the Southern Hemisphere, including New Zealand, Antarctica, and nearby islands. This eclipse is called a ...

The countdown for the year's first total lunar eclipse begins. The celestial event, which will see the moon change to rusty red hues, will occur in the U.S. on the night of March 13-14. According to ...

WASHINGTON — In a little over a week, several states across the country will experience a total solar eclipse. An eclipse happens when a planet or a moon gets in the way of the sun’s light. According ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Parts of Kentucky and southern Indiana are in for a unique showcase between the sun and moon this spring. On April 4, 2024, the moon will pass between the Earth and the sun casting a ...

According to NASA, a total solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and the earth, completely blocking out the face of the sun. Those located in the path of totality, otherwise known ...